Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Australian Federation 1901 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: The Federation of the colonies in 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia was an occasion for celebration and national pride. Numerous medals were produced, often to be worn at special Federation events.
Obverse Description
Australia (or Brittania?) seated left on globe featuring map of Australia, holds crowned sceptre and shield; on arch, FEDERATION 1901 between UNITY IS and STRENGTH, arch names and dates the six Colonies - eg. VIC. 1851
Reverse Description
Within wreath, Australian Arms crowned supported by kangaroo and emu; around, IN COMMEMORATION OF AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH . 1901 .
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Australia seated left on globe featuring map of Australia, holds crowned sceptre and shield; on arch, FEDERATION 1901 between UNITY IS and STRENGTH, arch names and dates the six Colonies - eg. VIC. 1851 (obverse) Within wreath, Australian Arms crowned supported by kangaroo and emu; around, IN COMMEMORATION OF AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH . 1901 . (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.88 (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
32 mm (Width), 3 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car1901/23
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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